Question 1

what's the operation system?? window 7?? and does have other color to choose from??

Accepted Answer

I use Windows 7  64 bit but you could also use Linux. 
It does NOT come with an operating system s and as far as I know it only comes in black.
I have found this to be a very satisfactory unit and with my upgrades
(SSD drive and video card from newegg) all my Win scores are above 7.

Question 2

So I am assuming this comes with no disc drive or OS installed. I would need a disc drive in order to install windows correct? or a thumb drive with windows on that somehow? first time doing this so im a little confused. thanks!
-Kadin

Accepted Answer

Kadin,
This system ships with a 1TB hard drive and a DVD±RW drive.  It does not ship with an OS.  You can use the optical drive or thumb drive to load an OS.

Question 3

What is the capacity and type the graphics card and cpu? And what additional purchases would I require to make?

Accepted Answer

The CPU is a 3.80GHz Quad-Core AMD FX-4130.  The GPU is and integrated Radeon HD 3000.

The system does not ship with an OS, so you would need to obtain and install one.

Question 4

I purchased this barebones unit and am so far really happy with it.  I do have 4 questions.

I have a USB3.0 Samsung External HD and I have tried it in both of the front USB3.0 ports and it is not recognized at all.  If I plug it into the USB2.0 port it is recognized right away.

When I check the Device Manager it shows a conflict in the Other Devices category.  It has this error.  xHCI Root Hub 0.
 
I bought a Orico USB 3.0 multi-card reader and can't mount it in the only available external expansion port as it is nearly 6 inches wide and the card reader is 4 inches wide.  What do I need to be able to mount this?

My final question is, do the fan lights color mean anything?  Last night they were red and this morning they are blue.

I would really appreciate as much info that you can give me.

Accepted Answer

I solved the USB3.0 problem.  The system was able to find the driver for the xHCI Root Hub 0 and install it.  Why it didn't install it the other two times I ran the Gigabyte install cd, but it didn't.

Question 5

Whats the mother board?

Accepted Answer

It's a Gigabyte. Good board, but it won't boot to the front USB ports, only the rear.

Question 6

What are those two vertically stacked circular-shaped parts on the front of the case? Speakers or vents or ?

Accepted Answer

Vents for fans, not speakers unfortunately.

Question 7

I want to boost the memory to 16 gb. How can I order it that way?
Thanks.

Accepted Answer

Roman S.,
The system ships with 8MB of DDR3-1600 (PC3-12800) memory installed in a single stick, and with four memory slots (3 available) is expandable to a maximum of 32GB.

To reach your desired total of 16GB, you would need to order additional memory and install it upon receipt of the system.

Question 8

Is the cpu, memory, hard drive and case fans installed and tested prior to shipping?

Accepted Answer

Steve H,
Yes, the unit comes assembled and tested.

Question 9

What's the RPM of the HDD?

Accepted Answer

Chris M,
The drive is 7200 RPM.

Question 10

Could i run a MSI PCI 3.0 X16 graphics card with this CPU right out of the box?

Accepted Answer

Nicholas C,
You can install an MSI PCI-Express 3.0 X16 card, yes.  Please note that the motherboard PCI-E sots conform to the PCI Express 2.0 Standard.

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